How severe is CVE-2024-42415?

CVE-2024-42415 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42415?

CVE-2024-42415 affects Gnome Libgsf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42415?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-42415 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42415 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39610.

When was CVE-2024-42415 published?

CVE-2024-42415 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42415

CVE-2024-42415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libgsf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39610
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Gnome Libgsf
Published: 2024-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of v1.14.52 of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf). A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing the sector allocation table. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42415?: An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Compound Document Binary File format parser of v1.14.52 of the GNOME Project G Structured File Library (libgsf). A specially crafted file can result in an integer overflow that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing the sector allocation table. This can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-42415?: CVE-2024-42415 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42415?: CVE-2024-42415 affects Gnome Libgsf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42415?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-42415 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42415 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39610.
When was CVE-2024-42415 published?: CVE-2024-42415 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgsf:1.14.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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